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Councillors raise concerns before approving multi-million road contracts

City council approved millions of dollars worth of contracts Monday night, but not without some concerns.

Former Attawapiskat First Nations co-manager charged with fraud

A former co-manager of the Attawapiskat First Nation has been charged with theft and fraud.
Reasons for optimism

Reasons for optimism

Bear markets in the mining sector are bad news for the prospectors trying to make the next big discovery. But despite its challenges, some optimism remains.

Youths face charges after brief escape from custody

Police have located boys who escaped from custody while visiting the Creighton Youth Centre Monday evening. Thunder Bay Police Service officials say the two youths ran from staff at Oliver Road youth centre during a presentation there just after 8 p.

City police warn of new mail scam

City police are warning residents of another new mail scam. The scam begins with a letter asking for consumer research that also includes a fake cheque.

Council agrees in principle with $10-million waste management plan

Council has agreed to change the way the city deals with waste. The 10-year, $10-million Solid Waste Management Strategy was approved in principle Monday night during a regular scheduled council meeting at city hall.
Plebiscite denied

Plebiscite denied

City council will not be adding an event centre question to the Oct. 27 municipal ballot. Couns.
Increasing demand

Increasing demand

The city faces many of the same children’s mental health funding shortfalls as the rest of Ontario, says the NDP’s provincial child and youth services critic.
Incomplete report delays murder sentencing

Incomplete report delays murder sentencing

An incomplete Gladue report has delayed the sentencing hearing for a man accused of murder. Jeffrey Charles Tomagatick, 30, appeared at the Thunder Bay Courthouse, on its first day of operations, Monday for a criminal plea and sentencing hearing.

OPP asking for assistance in pair of thefts

The OPP are seeking public assistance in a pair of cases involving theft. Police are investigating a silver 2001 Mazda van that was reportedly stolen Saturday evening after being parked on Rudolph Road in Shebandowan.
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